Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.21
- Local median
- 0.09
Girls Place, Inc
2101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605
- License:
- C08AL0028
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 195
- License expiration:
- June 26, 2027
Typical cost: $1,192 - $1,413 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,192 - $1,413/mo
Median daily rate: $55.00 - $65.20
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Alachua County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 21, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Girls Place, Inc from February 15, 2023 through May 21, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 12, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of March 4, 2025.
Five later inspections, from February 21, 2025 through May 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 5 local median in 32605
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 7%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.06
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The following busses have expired vehicle inspection: The Express: 1/11/25 Green Machine: 06/30/24 Caterpillar: 01/17/25 Technical Assistance: All vehicles regularly used to transport children must be inspected annually by a mechanic to ensure that they are in proper working order. Documentation by the mechanic must be maintained in the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by March 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements SACCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Official code
- 07-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof of an annual fire inspection by the local fire authority. SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 14.2, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The providers annual fire safety inspection was last conducted on 5/24/2022, at the time of inspection no current inspection had been completed. Per the director, the next fire safety inspection is scheduled for following week of June 12 - 16, 2023. *Technical Assistance Provided* 3.8.2 Fire Safety A. Unless statutorily exempted, all school-age child care programs must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Fire Safety Standards for Nonresidential Child Care Facilities, and must be inspected annually. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the li ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 7, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 SACCF Handbook, Section 3.8 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Pages 32-34)
- Official code
- 21-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Inspector notes
- FSC observed the transcript of the director listed on the supplemental and their directors credential expired on 11/30/2022. There is no credentialed director on-site. *Technical Assistance Provided* 4.7 Director Credential Section 402.305(2)(f), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 29 - Credentialed Staff SACCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Official code
- 29-01
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all vehicles used for transportation are currently inspected and maintained according to safety standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection from February 2025 where documentation for annual vehicle inspections was missing for some buses. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the facility tracks these requirements today.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you tell me about the process for keeping fire safety inspections up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from 2023 noted that the facility did not have documented proof of a current annual fire inspection on file at that time. This question helps confirm that the center now maintains these important safety documents consistently.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that leadership and staff maintain all necessary professional credentials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023 indicated that the director's credential had expired. Asking about current practices provides insight into how the center manages staff training and certification renewals.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for supervising children during transitions, such as moving between classrooms or outdoor play?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Understanding how staff monitor children during active times of the day helps parents feel confident about the level of supervision provided throughout the program.
General question
How does your team communicate with families regarding daily activities or any changes in the classroom environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication between teachers and parents is essential for maintaining a strong partnership and ensuring that families are well-informed about their child's experience.